Petrol-diesel prices down 9 paise on lower crude cost, stronger rupee
New Delhi, June 2: Lower global crude oil cost, along with a strengthened rupee, pulled the prices of key transportation fuel -- petrol and diesel -- down by around nine paise in the four metro cities.
On Saturday, Brent crude oil prices slipped to around $76 per barrel from $77 a barrel as global supply concerns eased. A decline in global crude oil prices in turn lessen the cost of refined products like gasoline or petrol.
As per the country's pricing mechanism, the domestic petrol prices are dependent on the international fuel price on a 15-day average.
Besides, the Indian rupee has strengthened
On a weekly basis, it appreciated by 72 paise to close at 67.06 against the US dollar from its previous week's close of 67.78 per greenback.
Consequently, in the national capital, petrol was sold at Rs 78.20 per litre, down from Rs 78.29 on Friday, data on the Indian Oil Corp's website showed.
In Mumbai and Chennai, petrol prices were at Rs 86.01 and Rs 81.19 a litre, respectively, down nine paise from Friday's levels.
In Kolkata, petrol price fell by eight paise to Rs 80.84 per litre.
Prices of the key transportation fuels have been cut marginally on a daily basis, under the dynamic pricing system since May 30, as global crude oil prices began to ease.
In tandem with petrol prices, diesel prices also witnessed a decline. In Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai, the fuel was sold at Rs 69.11, Rs 71.66, Rs 73.58 and Rs 72.97 per litre -- all prices down nine paise from Friday's levels.
The recent surge in prices of key transportation fuel was attributed to a rise in crude oil cost, which rose till last week, and the high excise duties levied on the fuel in the country.
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Odisha: Army officer's friend alleges sexual harassment by police after arrest
Bhubaneswar (PTI): The woman friend of an Army officer, who was arrested in Bhubaneswar for allegedly misbehaving with the police, claimed that she was sexually harassed after being taken into custody.
The woman, arrested by personnel of the Bharatpur Police Station on September 15, was on Thursday released on bail granted by the high court.
Speaking to reporters, the woman said she was returning home with her friend, the Army officer, after closing her restaurant late at night when some men allegedly misbehaved with them.
Following that, they went to the Bharatpur Police Station to seek help, she said.
"When we reached the police station to lodge a complaint, a woman constable was there in civil dress. We approached her to lodge our complaint and send a patrol vehicle to arrest the miscreants. Instead of helping us, she abused me," the woman alleged.
The woman, who is at present undergoing treatment at AIIMS-Bhubaneswar, said some more personnel arrived at the police station and asked her friend to write a complaint.
"I don't know what happened, they put him in the lockup. When I raised the voice that they cannot put an Army officer in custody as it is unlawful, two female officers started physically assaulting me," she alleged.
The woman said she tried to fight back and bit on the hand of female police personnel when she tried to get hold of her neck.
The police personnel then put her in a room after tying her hands and legs, she alleged.
"After some time, a male officer opened the doors and kicked on my breasts several times. He lowered down my pants and his as well. Showing his private part, he asked me how much time you want to remain silent," she alleged.
Taking suo motu cognisance of the incident, the National Commission for Women sought an action taken report from the DGP.
"A formal letter has been sent to the DGP, requesting an action taken report within 3 days. Urgent disciplinary action is expected," the NCW posted on X.
Meanwhile, a case was registered at the Chandaka Police Station against unidentified persons who allegedly misbehaved with the Army officer and the woman.
